Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-05
ROCKBRIDGE.
TEE CAMPAIGN IN THE COUNTY GET
TINo WARN.
A Good Democratic Outlook Lexington
Notes The Educational Institu.
ton The Crops.
LrxINGTON. October 3. 1881.
Correspondence Of the Richmond DIspatcn.l

[Correfpondenco OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
LEXINGTON, October 3, 1887.
The campaign in Rockbridge is get
ting warm. The Democrats are be-
coming thoroughly aroused. Commit
tees have been appointed for every pre-
cinct, and clubs are being organized in
every district. Anumber of prominent
and influential Readjusters that had
been warm supporters of the Republi-
can party under the leadership of Gen
cral Malone are now active in the sup
port Of the Democratic ticket. Elk
Stato-TreasureT Revcley was "a 'delegate
to the Democratic County Convention
that nominated William A. Anderson
and John +. Mckee as the standard
bearers of the Democracy for the
House of Delegates. and is doing most
excellent work for the cause of Demo
crazy. 1t will bc remembered that Mr..
Reveley and Colonel Gibson and others
that are now cooperating with the
Democrats were but short while ago
prominent leaders for Malone in this
county. The Republicans are at sea as
to whom they viii select as their candi-
dates. They recognize the fact that
there is much dissatisfaction III their
ranks, and that many that were hereto
fore numbered with the most active OF
them are on the fence and uncertain.
These old party leaders have cut loose
from and they are now at loss for o
leader. For several years past this has
been a very close and doubtful county.
Both parties have always claimed it,
but it can he safely counted for Demo
cracy this fall 10y good majority, pro-
vided the Democrats do not let up in
the canvass.
1t Will he gratifying to the friends Of
Washington and Lee University to
know that TINS venerable AMI time
bCnored institution Of learning is in
hourishing condition. There are now
present for duty l3j students against
total Of I'D last year. There are more
matriculates than at any one session in
the past twelve years, and the indicl-
tiOns are that there will be considerable
additions in the next two weeks.
Professor Harry ID. Campbell. who
has been elected to the new chair OF
geology and biology, IS ona geological
tour through the Alps, in company with
two professors of mincralogy and
geology of Heidelberg University.
General Gusts Lee is very much i'm
proved in health, and is now doing full
work as president Of the university.
The cadets are very anxious to go to
Richmond TO attend the laying OF the
corner stone of the Lee monument this
fall, but at this writing the outlook is
not at all favorable for them The
battalion numbers 1G5, and is well
drilled and under good discipline
The county fair will he held October !
11th, 10Th, and 18th, and Will be well |
attended. 4 considerable amour. OF |
money has been expended on the |
grounds. and new and elegant race. |
course has been made. A number Of |
special premiums have been offered by
citizens.
The new Baptist church, Rev. DR..
J. b. Taylor, pastor. is nearly com
pletcd It IS well located and presents
n very attractive appearance. It vii
probably he dedicated with appropri-
ate services on the cyeuingof Monday,
October 18th. A namboroi ministers,
some from Richmond, are expected t. !
take part. The hope is INDUCED that
Richmond's sweet SINGER Frank Gun
bingham, will sing on the interesting !
occasion.
The crops in the county are good, !
the com especially. ARNuE1A.